Administrative Clerk

Req Id: 31208

Job Title: Administrative Clerk

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a fully competent and productive individual contributor this position will follow established practices and procedures to provide timely and effective support for the evaluation and assignment of college-to-college credit from other entities (post-secondary credit, credit by examination, and military credit) to student records in accordance with university and faculty policies. Student records include first-year new beginners, new transfer, and continuing students. Communicate directly with students regarding explanation or interpretation of credit evaluation policies and decisions.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today's toughest challenges. Ranked one of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, With a $685+ million research enterprise, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery that drive discoveries and innovative solutions that have a critical impact on the nation and the world.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Review accreditation of other institutions to determine acceptability of credit.

• Analyze course descriptions to determine course articulations.

• Initiate departmental review of courses when necessary; accurately apply acceptable external credit to student records.

• Maintain course articulations in student system.

• Communicate to transfer students a complete review of how external record is being applied to the student's record.

• Initiate follow-up with applicants or departments when additional information as needed.

• Liaise with Registrar or Admissions senior management as appropriate; professionally answer student inquiries regarding the application of external credit or status of returning student application.

What We Are Looking For :

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

General office skills in strong oral/written communication, word processing, organization, and data entry.

Must be a US citizen

Preferred:

Relevant experience in general office and/or clerical experience

At least one (1) year of student services operations experience.

Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, recovery from interruptions, attention to detail, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Understanding and knowledge of student services operations, student systems, and university policy

What We Want You To Know :

Additional Information:

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Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions waiting period.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Get in Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University's expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

Take Your Next Giant Leap:

We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.

Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career!

Apply now

Posting Start Date: 4/19/24